Raymond Silva arrested after allegedly attacking, robbing 91-year-old man in Brooklyn

Suspect arrested in attack on elderly man in Brooklyn

NEW YORK -- Police have made an arrest in an attack on an elderly man in Brooklyn.

It happened early Monday morning in Midwood.

Surveillance video shows the 91-year-old victim taking a seat on a front stoop.

Police say a stranger then approached him and asked for money before hitting him in the head with a cane.

The victim fought back with his own cane before the suspect took off with just $4.

The victim needed stitches over one of his eyes.

Raymond Silva, 45, is now charged with robbery and criminal possession of a weapon.

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